What It Means:

Thomas is a potential injured reserve candidate with his mysterious knee injury, but Allen did not comment on whether or not that was a possibility the team was considering. The former All-Pro receiver is expected to miss at least a few weeks with the injury he suffered just before the team's Week 11 bye, opening up an opportunity for rookie receiver A.T. Perry to make an impact.

Perry caught a touchdown after Thomas was forced off the field and finished the day with 2 catches for 38 yards and that score. He appeared to be an almost one-for-one replacement for Thomas, reaching a season-high in snaps (84%) while efficient playmaker Rashid Shaheed's role remained stable but part-time.